Badger** Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 A message I left on HCS. The old HCS is back just under a new name see you on the dark side. I'll stop by just to say hello to my old friends from time to time. Beer Cheers 🍻 Badger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Alrighty, you bastards finally pulled me over here.... Zambroski? Jesus..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 11 hours ago, Badger** said: The old HCS is back just under a new name see you on the dark side The old HCS will NEVER be back,,,sooner some of you guys figure this out the sooner we can move on. It's over,, fini,,caput! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hey @Ziemann ... welcome to the new playground!! And yes, Steve is right ... the HCS of old will never be back. We can officially thank Vertical Scope for that, but meh ... whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) I'm good with it. You can only make so many post about the Polaris employees possible looses their benefit to use sleds on the weekends because of high demand. Who's clutch kit is the greatest. What studs to use. To use a bearing in the 2ndary with or without shims or use delrin washer and how many. Still some good guys there but when I drop in every once and a while some of the threads have lost their value pages ago. I'm good the way its turning out and waiting for my sled. Edited April 6, 2021 by Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Thanks for the welcome. Now I have to figure out how to configure this new forum. Signatures, avatars, following topics, latest activity, etc. Sorry about the conflict w/ VS. There's always been camaraderie between sledders- and HCS was a great reflection of how sledders bust balls when out riding. HCS was unique, and you guys were what drove the success at HCS. I've had the opportunity to meet some of you refugees- either through ISOC, or through corporate Cat- and most of you guys are a class act. So, I'll try to contribute here and will watch the fun that ensues! HCS has and will continue to become more homogenous. The things that made it unique and stand out from other forums/facebook are now gone. And HCS will SLOWLY fade to become just like every other forum. What made HCS unique, made it successful. This is a prime example of cancel culture. Although I haven't traditionally posted daily, I typically lurk most days. I had been at HCS since 2006, and ArcticChat since 2003. ArcticChat is mostly dead, and now pretty much caters to new folks seeking info on old iron. I'm looking forward to seeing if other folks will make the trek over here, and if this site will grow- even when other forums are on the decline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 And Thank you Chris @Bontz for the welcome. BTW- after 29 new Cats since 1990, I just came to the dark side and ordered a new '22 Indy XC 650..... My first new Poo since my Fusion 700. Let's hope that this is a better decision than that one was..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I still post over there, but it is not what it was. I am not a big ball buster but also wish it was like it was. Personally 2 newer bitchs ruined the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I don't care what brand a guy rides as long as they're a fellow sledhead ... the banter is just for fun, as long as people can have somewhat of a thick skin. So with that said, congrats on the new 650!! I'll be joining you with the same/similar sled next season. I never thought I'd stray away from Cat either, but I did & really have zero regrets. Here's to hoping next season is a GREAT ONE 🍻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Ziemann said: Alrighty, you bastards finally pulled me over here.... Zambroski? Jesus..... Welcome home, Ziemann!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 @Zambroski Thanks, buddy. It's good to see ya. BTW, when the hell are ya going to ride with Mac and I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Ziemann said: @Zambroski Thanks, buddy. It's good to see ya. BTW, when the hell are ya going to ride with Mac and I? Yeah man! How’s Mac doing? I’m probably going to be breaking ground somewhere in Cheese Land by fall. So, we’ll pound trail next winter for sure. I missed this last season being south, in case you haven’t heard, I missed you at Duluth this year for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-rail Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Zambroski said: Yeah man! How’s Mac doing? I’m probably going to be breaking ground somewhere in Cheese Land by fall. So, we’ll pound trail next winter for sure. I missed this last season being south, in case you haven’t heard, I missed you at Duluth this year for sure! Says Mr. No-Show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune46x Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 whats a duluth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hooligan? In a sled website I really just want quality sled content. Naming it hooligan implied (to me) it's just going to be a giant shit show of shit slinging. Sounds exciting but no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Ziemann said: And Thank you Chris @Bontz for the welcome. BTW- after 29 new Cats since 1990, I just came to the dark side and ordered a new '22 Indy XC 650..... My first new Poo since my Fusion 700. Let's hope that this is a better decision than that one was..... I can just about bet good money that you’d have to get the worst 650 Indy to date, to ever compare it to a Fusion 700. This coming from an ex-Fusion 900 owner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 976 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Bontz said: Hey @Ziemann ... welcome to the new playground!! And yes, Steve is right ... the HCS of old will never be back. We can officially thank Vertical Scope for that, but meh ... whatever. We can thank, Vertical scope, Pit Grunt & Rodeo Rider. New subjects that need to be discussed on HCS How's your garden growing What's your summer plans What's your favorite musical instrument Vapor Trails......... AGAIN How to stop rabbits from eating my garden Is any one a bee keeper or do you have bee boxes/hives 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Zambroski said: Yeah man! How’s Mac doing? I’m probably going to be breaking ground somewhere in Cheese Land by fall. So, we’ll pound trail next winter for sure. I missed this last season being south, in case you haven’t heard, I missed you at Duluth this year for sure! I remember that pic! LOLOLOL- My finger looks great there, doesn't it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 @Zambroski Mac is doing well. We rode our usual 2000 miles this year in Wisconsin and a late March trip up the Gunflint. I didn't hear a thing. South? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 How to be an effective community organizer by throwing everyone out. lololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Yo @D-rail Sad thing is that we were up on the Gunflint a couple of days before you ran up to Grand Portage. Yes, I am a NO SHOW on your rides. I'm starting to get to the point where I think I may have trouble keeping up with you guys any more on a long ride....my body is starting to bark back at me. Mac and I have been running from my house in Solon Springs weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays during the season. I NEED to have you guys out. I tend to groom trails later in the week, and ride earlier in the week..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 @SayatodaU.P.eh? The bar is set pretty low compared to my Fusion 700. It soured me on a Polaris for a really long time. I tend to be a sucker for any new tech, chassis, engines, etc. And at times have suffered from those 1st year headaches. That Fusion turned me to back to Cats for 15 years. If the Indy XC 650 Matryx is half as good as everyone says it is, then I will be a happy camper. Cat had an opportunity to knock it out of the park for their 60th Anniversary....and they blew it and lost me as a customer. The only down side was finding a decent Polaris dealer since I didn't have an existing relationship with a dealer any more. I had bought a new Ski-Doo Skandic for our snowmobile club back in December at an area dealer, and he treated me really well. I initially overlooked them, and went back in for a Polaris quote last week, and he remembered me and gave me a decent deal..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-rail Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I was referring to big Zambo... he's lost several years of riding when he was around. And often late to the show... We'd love to get with you in Solon, you guys do a great job on those trails. Only problem I have is those boring straights, although not terrible 'cuz there's no speed limit. i like that part. but some of those corridor runs are snoozers. Yep, when we can put together a Brisker, I'll get hold of you and see what you have going. Many of our "scouting runs" we get in before the main rides are pretty fun, too!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Jerry 976 said: We can thank, Vertical scope, Pit Grunt & Rodeo Rider. @Jerry 976 - After all of that, they aren't even around on HCS. Rodeo Rider says she is gone til fall...... VS is just stupid. A site's success is about button clicks and participation. There's never been a snowmobile forum that's seen as much activity as HCS. And to gut the site for what? To make it homogenous to increase participation? Cancel culture..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, D-rail said: I was referring to big Zambo... he's lost several years of riding when he was around. And often late to the show... We'd love to get with you in Solon, you guys do a great job on those trails. Only problem I have is those boring straights, although not terrible 'cuz there's no speed limit. i like that part. but some of those corridor runs are snoozers. Yep, when we can put together a Brisker, I'll get hold of you and see what you have going. Many of our "scouting runs" we get in before the main rides are pretty fun, too!! I'd love that. Come on down. I tend to not ride the North Shore as often either because of the distance between beer....I mean pit stops. The rail grades down here essentially just get you to the decent trails. They are an appetizer, not the main course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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